L3301 Oil leak in front of front axle.

[melvinhatcher]

Two weeks ago, my L3301 started an oil leak, leaking on the garage floor in front of the front axle of my L3301.
I am not sure where the oil is coming from, but I believe it is at the HST oil cooler.
I will remove the battery tomorrow, weather permitting to inspect the oil lines.
Anyone else suffered this type leak?

 

[whitetiger]

I have repaired several of them, usually, just need to tighten the clamps. A couple have had cracked hoses.

 

[melvinhatcher]

I have repaired several of them, usually, just need to tighten the clamps. A couple have had cracked hoses.

I am not sure but I think the way to get to the leak is by removing the battery, is that correct?
At any rate that is where I will start, unless you have better directions.
Regards,
Melvin.

 

[melvinhatcher]

I am not sure but I think the way to get to the leak is by removing the battery, is that correct?

At any rate that is where I will start, unless you have better directions.

Regards,

Melvin.

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[melvinhatcher]

I removed the battery and cleaned the oil off the battery and the platform and tighten the clamp on the HST cooler hose.

 

[200mph]

Did tightening the clamps solve the issue?

 

[melvinhatcher]

Did tightening the clamps solve the issue?

Yes sir, so far, so good.

 

[melvinhatcher]

Yes sir, so far, so good.

Welp, I am starting to see a few new drops on garage floor again (sigh)



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[lugbolt]

Small oil leaks are best found by cleaning every suspect leak point up VERY well (squeaky clean). Then after you've cleaned it 4011teen times, grab a can of spray foot powder and spray where you think it might be leaking from. You'll need to use the stuff that turns white. Then start/run the tractor a little. The leak will show up a lot easier using the foot powder.

Another way to find pesky leaks is by using UV dye in the oil and then use a UV light to locate it. But that is more expensive and a little more involved.

 

[Arlian]

I am having the same issue. I have puddling oil on my battery tray. L3901 with 150 hours... will remove the battery sometime this week to investigate.


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